Weekly Events Snapshot
Sunday, February 12
9:30 am Executive Committee
10:00 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship
5:00 pm Sunday Night Live for Youth
at the Hilley's Home
Salt Shakers Cancelled for February
Monday, February 13
6:00 pm Laucis-Parham Circle
7:00 pm Property Committee
Tuesday, February 14
10:30 am Sounds of Grace
12:00 pm Young at Heart
Wednesday, February 15
5:30 pm Children's Music Activities/Choirs
5:45 pm BYOM
(Bring Your Own Meal and Drink)
6:30 pm CIAs and Childcare
6:30 pm Building Blocks for Adults
6:30 pm Holy Ground for Youth
6:30 pm Chancel Choir
Sunday, February 19
10:00 am Presentation by Layne Smith
(in Fellowship Hall)
10:00 am Sunday School
for Children & Youth
11:00 am Worship
(Layne Smith Preaching)
5:00 pm Voices of Grace
Youth Choir
7:00 pm Diaconate Meeting
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Worship Video for
Sunday, February 5
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Sunday School Gathering
with Dr. Layne Smith
Sunday, February 19, 10:00 am
All adult Sunday School classes are invited to the Fellowship Hall during the Sunday School hour (10:00 am) next Sunday to hear a presentation from Layne Smith on his work as the First Baptist Church Interim Coach/Facilitator. Dr. Smith will share about the process First Baptist will use during the interim period to prepare for the Pastor Search Committee to do their work. Time will be given to answer questions about the process. Make plans now for your Sunday School class to join the discussion at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall next Sunday.
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Building Blocks Feedback Survey
Available Thru February 19
Please Give Us Your Feedback!
FBC leadership is attempting to evaluate and improve future study options offered on Wednesday Nights for adults. Ideas from the congregation are instrumental in helping to accomplish the goal of providing the most relevant, engaging, and spiritually beneficial adult programming possible.
A Building Blocks Feedback Survey is available online and in paper format through Sunday, February 19. To complete the survey online, go to the Engage page of the church’s website (fbcgwd.org/engage) or click the button below. Printed copies are available in the Narthex and in the church office. The survey is for everyone, even if you attended no Building Blocks sessions or just a few. Thank you for spending a few minutes to help your church an its staff by completing this survey.
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What a Wonderful Welcome!
Donna and I would like to thank you for the warm and gracious welcome we have received. So many of you have said, “Welcome home,” and you have made us feel as though we are home again. Many of you contacted us by Facebook, notes, and phone calls even before this weekend. We are grateful for the wonderful reception by the Women’s Ministry Council after worship Sunday and for each of you who came by to greet us. The church staff has been most helpful in helping me jump into things. I look forward to this journey together with you and with Layne Smith. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of help to you.
--Carlton
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Young at Heart
February 14, Noon
The Young at Heart group meets the second Tuesday of each month. This month's meeting is February 14 at noon at the Country Club.
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February Devotion Book Available
Last year, First Baptist ordered On the Shoulders of Giants from Our Daily Bread's Voices Collection for use during Black History Month. Unfortunately, the booklets did not arrive in time for use last February. Therefore, the devotional guides are now available in the narthex and in the church office. The booklets contain twenty-eight reflections written by Black authors to remind us of the faith and contributions of our African American Christian brothers and sisters.
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Join Us for the Annual
Community Lenten Pilgrimage
Wednesdays During Lent
Worship 12:30 pm-1:00 pm
Lunch Preceding and Following
Our traditional Community Lenten Pilgrimage returns this year on Wednesdays during the Lenten season. Seven local churches will host a brief worship service from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm, preceded and followed by lunch (cost $2.00) from either 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm. Attendees may choose their preferred lunchtime. The weekly schedule is as follows:
FEBRUARY 22: First Presbyterian Church
MARCH 1: Immanuel Lutheran Church
MARCH 8: St. March UMC Church Rivers Street Campus
MARCH 15: South Main Baptist Church
MARCH 22: First Baptist Church
MARCH 29: Main Street UMC Church
APRIL 5: Morris Chapel Baptist Church
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Ash Wednesday
Adult and Children's
Worship Services
February 22, 6:30 pm
We have celebrated Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. We've spent a few weeks in Ordinary Time and will soon enter the season of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday (February 22). Our staff ministers will lead adults and youth in worship in the sanctuary. The oldest CIA group will plan and lead children in worship in the chapel. Children will go to God's Backyard after their service. Both services begin at 6:30 pm.
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Greenwood Pathway House
Cordially Invites You For...
THE DEDICATION OF PATHWAY VILLAGE
February 23rd, 2023
Thursday | 10:00 am
114 Olin Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646
The program will include a welcome and explanation of the purpose of the Village, acknowledgement of donors, prayer of dedication, ribbon cutting, and an open house and refreshments. Those attending are asked to park in the Thrift Store parking lot (1444 Main Street South). In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the Worship Center.
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Cheerful Cherubs Registration
Registration is now open for children ages 1-4 and for 5-year-old kindergarten students for the 2023-2024 school year. Forms are available in the church office or from Claudia Burch. If you have any questions, please call Claudia at 229-2787.
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Flower Calendar Openings
The flowers on the Communion Table each Sunday add to the beauty of the Chancel. The following dates are available for someone to provide flowers in memory or in honor of a loved one.
March 5, 12
April 30
June 11, 25
July 16, 23
August 27
October 29
November 19, 26
Please contact Mary Frances Thompson (229-5557) to reserve one of these dates. Please remember, the persons who contribute flowers are responsible for making arrangements with the florist of their choice to prepare and deliver the arrangements to the church.
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Benefits of Going to Church
A recent article posted on livingwellspendingless.com highlighted some benefits of going to church. While most of these are not surprising, it's worth reminding ourselves how important being a part of a church is for healthy life. Consider the following:
Church Gives Us a Chance
to Reflect on Gratitude
Church Connects Us Socially
Church Helps Us Better
Connect with our Spouse
Church Allows Us
to Feel Reverence
Church Provides Plenty of
Opportunities to Give Back
Church Helps Us “Find the Lesson”
in our Trials
Church Teaches Us Forgiveness
Church Fills Our Hearts with Song
Church is Where We Find
Deeper Meaning in our Lives
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February 1-15: Volunteer Valentine Thank You Boxes
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February 22: Ash Wednesday
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March 19: Two Older Choirs Sing in Worship
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March 29: 6:00 pm - Picnic/Playground/Bike Night (choirs do not meet)
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April 2: Children Carry Palms in Worship
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April 2: 3:30 pm - Egg Hunt
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April 5: No Wednesday Night Activities
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April 6: 6:30 pm - Maundy Thursday Service
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April 9: Alleluia Bells in Worship
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April TBA: Operation InAsMuch
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May 3: Last Night for Children's Choirs
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May 5: 5:30-8:00 pm - Playground Night
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May 10: 6:30 pm - M&M Night (all 3 choirs and CIAs)
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May 17: 6:30 pm - CIA Fun Night
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May 21: 9:15 am - Family Potluck Breakfast
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May 21: Two Older Choirs Sing in Worship
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May 24: Youth Present "Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat"
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May 31: 6:00 pm - Splash Pad
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July 11-14: Camp Prism
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Valentine Thank-You Boxes
February 1-15
It takes a lot of people to help the Children's Ministry run at FBC! To show our teachers and leaders some love and say "thank you" for their hard work and time spent with our kids, we will have Valentine boxes in the carpeted part of the Children's area from February 1-15 for our Sunday School teachers and CIA and choir leaders. Your family can draw pictures, write a note, or find your own way to say "thank you" to your child(ren)'s teachers!
Teacher and Leader List
Sunday School:
- Nursery: Claudia Burch, Nancy Poston, Jill Riley, Nan Smith, Shawn Snead
- Toddlers: Debby Burnett, Velma English, Alice Gilchrist, Caroline Nave
- Preschool/5K: Haley English, Jordan and Ryan Hewitt, Mary Weaver
- 1st-5th: Vaughan Free, Mary Frances Thompson
CIAs:
- Preschool: Erin Nodine, Kathleen Snead
- K5-2nd: Claudia Burch, Amanda Moon
- 3rd-5th: Brittany Dunlap, Catherine White
Choirs:
- Bright Beginnings Music Activity: Alice and Terry Gilchrist, Lewis and Betty Walker
- Music Makers: Haley English
- Young Musicians: Kayla Beard
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Oldest CIAs Learn about
Worship and Plan Children's
Ash Wednesday Service
The oldest CIA group will plan and lead the children's Ash Wednesday service for the younger children in the chapel on February 22 at 6:30 pm. Leading up to Ash Wednesday, the CIAs will have a unit on worship on January 25 and February 1, 8, 15. Childcare is available in the toddlers' room as usual on Wednesday nights from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm.
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February 12: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm - Sunday Night Live at Hilley's (Note date change)
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May 24: 6:00 pm - Youth Present "Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat"
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June 26-July 1: Passport Camp at Converse College
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This Sunday, February 12
5:00 pm-7:00 pm
at The Hilley's Home
(307 Lorenzo Rd.)
Sunday Night Live is back! All youth are invited to the home of Byron and Lou Hilley on Sunday, February 5, at 5:00 pm for a fun night of celebration. Bring a friend or just yourself and join us as we get back into the swing of things after the holiday season!
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